You had to know she was coming, didn't you, TV Fanatics?

With Once Upon a Time Season 3 set to visit Neverland this fall, TV Guide Magazine's William Keck confirms that Peter Pan's wing-sporting fairy friend will play "a significant role" on future episodes, with viewers learning that Tinker Bell shares an unexpected connection with a series regular.

Which regular? What sort of connection? And which actress should take on this iconic role?

All good questions. All issues that will be covered a lot more in depth at Comic-Con next week. And all topics you should discuss in our new Once Upon a Time forum!

UPDATE: Rose McIver has been cast in this key role.

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